Youth
Ministry active in JanuaryDear Youth in Christ,
The Light of Christ has entered the world. We are called to rejoice
and be imitators of this light. As this New Year begins we ask you
to reflect on your call to discipleship as a young person within the body
of Christ. It is in this reflection that we invite you to join us in our
youth activities during the month of January. Through prayer, socials,
speakers, fundraisers, small groups, and a retreat you will be given the
opportunity to grow in awareness of who you are as a “light shinning in
the dark”.
We will begin the month with our peer ministers meeting at the OMG
to plan the monthly “REACH” session. All High School Peer Ministers
are asked to be present at the OMG youth room at 7:00 p.m. to plan this
event for the Junior High youth. On Friday Jan. 6th all youth are
invited to spend an hour with the Lord in Adoration at St. Mary’s Church
@ 10:00 p.m.. “Oh Come Let us Adore Him, Christ the Lord”.
On Saturday, Jan 7-8 the youth ministers from the North Central deanery
will be hosting a leadership retreat at St. Gertrude’s monastery. This
retreat prepares our High School leaders to help lead a retreat in April
for the Junior High youth. If you are interested in participating
in this sacred opportunity please call Debbie as soon as possible, space
is limited. Registration is required; the cost is $35.00 per youth.
Confirmation class will also be held on the 8th at St. Mary’s Church at
7:00 p.m. Please bring your assignments, money, and registration forms
if you have not turned them in yet.
On Jan. 11th the 2012 Tijuana mission team meet at the OMG @7:00 to
plan our Super Bowl “Chili and Cinnamon roll” delivery. All youth
planning to attend this mission trip in June need to be present. We will
be filling out forms and making final commitments to this mission event.
(Please note: we will begin taking chili and cinnamon roll delivery orders
January 20th) Please watch for more information.
On January 18th all youth are invited to attend our monthly social.
The social is not yet determined but it will be fun, guaranteed so watch
the bulletin for more information and times.
On January 25th all High School and Jr. High youth are invited to the
OMG at 6:30 p.m. for our REACH session. Peer Ministers please be
present at 6:00 to finalize plans, praise and worship will begin at 6:30
prompt. Please invite your friends to this opportunity for faith
learned through active participation, faith filled fun guaranteed.
On Jan. 27th we have an amazing opportunity to hear the story of a
young man named Matt Potraz. He was being filmed on a snow cat when
he was caught in an avalanche. His story will be shared at the Ferdindand
Hall at 7:00 p.m. He is a speaker and book writer from Lewiston.
Anyone who wants to hear his story of conversion, change, and hope in the
midst of hopelessness needs to attend. The cost for the event is by donation
and the event is sponsored by Youth Ministry in memory of Logan Lustig.
On January 30th the High School youth will meet at the OMG @ 6:30 for
our small group sessions of Social justice and Bible study. Each
group will meet for an hour. If you are in the Bible Study group
please bring a bible. This will be our first session of these small
groups and will continue to meet at least once a month depending upon time.
The greatest thing about a new year is that we are challenged to consciously
make changes in our lives to help us live better and be better versions
of ourselves, as God meant us to be. So here’s your opportunity,
why not let your light shine beginning in January of 2012? Happy
New Year to all!
With a Rejoicing Spirit,
Debbie Chicane
Tri-Parish Youth Coordinator
Please note: Any Jr. High or High School youth attending the Jr. High
Rally the first weekend of February in Coeur d’ Alene will need to pick
up a permission slip, medical release, and code of conduct form.
If you filled out a blue form already I do not need a new one. Thanks